# The Longest Day

The Longest Day is a board game for 2–8 players. It plays in 5400 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. It plays best with 3.

- **Players:** 2–8 (best with 3)
- **Playing time:** 5400 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 4.1 out of 5
- **Year published:** 1979
- **Categories:** World War II, Wargame
- **Mechanics:** Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Movement Points, Hexagon Grid, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Events, Simulation, Ratio / Combat Results Table, Team-Based Game

**Designers:** Randall C. Reed

**Artists:** Randall C. Reed, Rodger B. MacGowan

**Publishers:** The Avalon Hill Game Co

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-longest-day)
- [The Longest Day in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/the-longest-day)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5651)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-11-09. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._